National Icon

It has been raining quite often these days.

Straits Times reported that the Merlion (ah, our dear old Merlion) was struck by lightning. Part of its mane was shattered.
(http://wildshores.blogspot.sg/2009/03/lightning-strikes-merlion.html#.UM316_EeuHJ)
(http://forums.vr-zone.com/newsroom/398458-lightning-strikes-merlion.html)
(http://www.asiaone.com/static/travel/gallery/20090302_merlion/)

 Is this a sign that it's time we have a new icon?

We are a country with an ever changing landscape.

Our Merlion has matured to the category one terms as "old".

Time to remove the old and bring on the new.

Thus, a new icon will be needed.

Let's introduce the great mighty CRANE.

The Crane can be seen everywhere! in Singapore.It is a great icon to symbolize Singapore's progress.

It screams out to the world that Singapore is a country strong in Nation BUILDING.

And if we require it to sprout something, it could always sprout diesel oil from its engine.


Photo by Beng Tian using Nokia 5610